A binding ruling from the Main Customs Office regarding the correct tariff classification of a good, which is binding for a period of three years.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
Submit the application electronically via the customs portal
Includes detailed product descriptions, photos, and technical documentation.
Inspection by the Customs Technical Testing and Training Institute
For complex goods, sample testing may be required.
Issuance of the vZTA
Valid for three years and binding on the holder throughout the EU.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Companies that import or export goods and need legal certainty regarding the customs tariff code.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
20–60 €, depending on the municipality.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.